withheld
withheld is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, withheld is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofwithheld
- That one has withheld; kept from the possession or knowledge of another.
Example: "His withheld hand stared down at my weakly outstretched one."
- To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
- To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
- To stay back.
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